- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- The risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Coachmen Apex Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Coachmen Apex with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 2017 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2013 has 0 and the 2015 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Apex year, for its age
#339 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Coachmen Apex problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 Coachmen Apex recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2014 Coachmen Apex
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Frame cracking in numerous locations. Leaf spring mount cracked and separated from frame. Spring mount separation happened while driving on road
The deadbolt lock on my door jammed and could not be unlocked. The inside manual lock also is jammed. I went online to order a replacement and found a recall( #13e039) by the nhtsa on these locks. The manufacturer, fastac industries corp. Agreed to replace the defective cylinders. First, I was never notified of the recall. Second, I cannot contact fastec. They do not reply to emails and a phone call gets an answering machine message to leave your number and they will call you. Which they will not do. Third, why can recalls not be looked up by recall number on your website, safercars.Gov? The vehicle was parked when this happened.
Coachmen Apex: every year compared
All Apex years2014 Coachmen Apex vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Coachmen Apex | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Pursuit | 3 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Prism | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Encounter | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Freelander | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Coachmen Mirada | 1 | 4 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2014 Coachmen Apex
Does the 2014 Coachmen Apex have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Coachmen Apex: equipment (November 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Coachmen Apex?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Coachmen Apex had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 25, 2016 and the latest on October 10, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Coachmen Apex a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Coachmen Apex year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Coachmen Apex years have the most complaints?
2018 (3), 2014 (2), 2015 (2). See every Coachmen Apex year compared.
What should I do if my 2014 Coachmen Apex has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data